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trussing

noun
truss·​ing | \ ˈtrÉ™-siÅ‹ How to pronounce trussing (audio) \

Definition of trussing

1 : the members forming a truss
2 : the trusses and framework of a structure

Examples of trussing in a Sentence

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One that involves absolutely zero trussing, brining, and basting. Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "So...Target's Selling Decorative Golden Turkeys For Thanksgiving," 4 Oct. 2018 Discard the trussing strings and place the duck on a serving platter. Daniel Neman, sacbee, "Main dishes? Fruit is not forbidden," 26 June 2018 Remove turkey from pan, reserving pan and juices for gravy; discard any trussing; tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Country Living, "Butter-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy," 28 Sep. 2010 No fancy trussing is needed, but do tie the chicken’s legs together. Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crank ’er up: High-heat oven roasting beats the chill deliciously," 5 Jan. 2018 Suddenly, one of the forklifts jumps forward, fork extended, and the stage presents a piece of itself, neatly packed—a box of steel trussing. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "Every Night Perfect," 5 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of trussing

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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